I encounter the same problem. I was doing well in the beginning of the summer, and then we started to have super hot days. 21+ over 90. So I used the heat as my excuse. I really do think that starting easy is the best way. Start exercising and get a routine, and then start taking the bad stuff out of your diet. You have already started the water, which is awesome. Don't get discouraged about your journey. Its your story, decide how you want it to play out. Doing it alone is also hard for some. having a workout buddy, or someone to talk to about this makes it easier. i am so glad you are here. I am here if you need to vent. We can struggle with the challenge together until we figure it out!

~A

Have you tried Weight Watchers? I'm on it now and it's working well. It gets me into a routine of tracking what I eat and it makes sure I'm eating all the food groups in a healthy manner. Also you'll have lots of support if you want it either with meetings or online.

It always helps me to have a specific plan for what Im going to do and when. Its harder to break if you make it official. ;)

It helps if you start talking about it to those close to you. That makes you accountable to someone.

Something that helps me stay motivated to get to the gym is to look at the classes offered and plan to try to make it to one of those classes. If I don't make it to the class in time, I think to myself, "Well, I'm already at the gym. Might as well do the treadmill or elliptical for 30 or 40 minutes." So, essentially, I use the classes as a way to schedule an appointment with myself at a specific time to be at the gym.

That may help as well... thinking about working out each day as making an appointment with yourself. You owe it to yourself to treat yourself better and take time out for yourself and your own well being.

Sometimes it helps just to look at it in a different way. :) I hope that is helpful to you and others.

I also can't get motivated. During the summer I went on a no sugar diet for a month. Lost 15 lbs. I have since put back on 5. and I was actually hoping to lose another 15 to get me back to my pre-neck injury weight. I am currently 45 y/o, 5'2" and 135 lbs. Most of my adult life I had weighed 115. I have been trying to get back to it but discovering I had RA, has not helped.

I keep thinking if I tell someone else...they can keep my honest. I reached out to some friends on Facebook (since I tend to converse with friends there more frequently than in person), to "join me in keeping healthy so we can ea within reason at parties." The people that responded to me said that they weren't gone be able to help me. Ugg! My will power sucks these days!

Sorry if i'm babbling!

I've just joined and glad I've seen this post! I have the exact same problem!! I have gained 28lbs in a year and a half. I start a date, do really well for a couple of weeks then binge eat and put it all back on in a week! Then i get myself down and emotion eat and gain more weight!!
I love the gym but can't find my motivation to go back and i need to eat well again!!
I really want to get back to 140lbs

You have to find something that works for you. I just can't get myself to get into the gym, so I bought my own elliptical and I put it in front of the TV (was so worth the money!!). I am only allowed to watch my favorite shows when I am working out. For me it must be in front of the tv and it has to be with an exiting action packed show. Make sure the elliptical has lots of programs that are hard so that they force you to work hard. I am watching the whole lost series on Netflix and its so exciting and there is like 130 episodes so thats 130 workouts! Then I will do some push-ups, sit-ups etc. I go running sometimes to change it up. For eating you MUST download a calorie counting app. You can just scan packages and stuff. I know its a total pain, but when you type in what you are actually eating and see it add up, its nuts! My favorite one is calorie counter (pic of a little scale as the icon). Its always a struggle even for me. I am an emotional eater and the holidays are so bad but even when I eat bad at least I am still on my elliptical so helps to not gain more weight.

Ok, here it goes... I hate working out myself. I am too lazy to go to the gym even though it is right up the street. So, I found the easiest way to lose weight was by getting a treadmill and walking slowly as I watch T.V. My legs are moving but I am not thinking about it.
Also, weight loss and staying healthy has to be a lifestyle change. I juiced at first and then became vegan. The weight fell off and is staying off. It is the sustainability factor you are looking for. I have found and shared mine with ya and I know you will find yours... Good luck and enjoy the journey!

Sooperdooper Friend me?!?!

Aussiebutterfly, is there an alternative to Weight Watchers. I would love to take part in some thing like it but it's just not in my budget right now. I joined back in 2008, but didn't stick with it. But I liked the idea of the support, the accountability and the organization. Any suggestions.

Also, I forgot to mention, I can't get a running start either. I have the most unpredictable work schedule, nights, and days all thrown in the mix. I'm bipolar so I started mood cycling with high levels of anxiety about two weeks ago, but the depression started about 6 or 7 weeks ago. I haven't been in the gym in about 2.5 months and although I haven't gained my weight back, I can feel it creeping back on. I have scheduled time to go to the gym on a few days, but some days, I find it extremely hard to find the motivation and drive to push myself to get to the gym, prepare and eat the right foods and just plain old follow through. I have a three month and a 6 moth goal so I know I need to get moving but it's just a matter of doing it. I can use all the pep talks and motivational words of wisdom I can get because I'm at a loss when it comes to this subject.